Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023: SAIL thump Behar hockey academy

Youngster Ankhi Majhi scored a hattrick.
Day 3 of the 1st Hockey India Junior and Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2023 – (Zone B) witnessed Smart Hockey Academy, Raipur securing a victory in the Sub Junior Men’s category, while Cuddalore Hockey Academy and SAIL Hockey Academy emerged victorious in the Junior Men’s category.
Continued success for Smart Hockey Academy, Raipur
In the Sub Junior category match, Smart Hockey Academy, Raipur clinched a resounding 6-0 win against Thirumalvalavan Hockey Academy. Mohd Kaif (4’) opened the scoring with a field goal for Smart Hockey Academy, Raipur. Subsequently, Brijeshwar Prasad (15’), Arbaz Khan (18’, 38’), Captain Piyush Kumar Shau (26’), and Azhaan Shaikh (27’) added goals, securing a comfortable victory for their team.
Victory for Cuddalore Hockey Academy
Cuddalore Hockey Academy secured a 3-0 win over Thirumalvalavan Hockey Academy, with Vishvanathan (4’, 40’) contributing a field goal and a converted penalty stroke. Gangadurai K (30’) also contributed with a converted penalty corner, aiding Cuddalore Hockey Academy in their triumph.
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SAIL Hockey Academy dominates
In the second Junior category match of the day, SAIL Hockey Academy triumphed over Berar Hockey Academy (Vidarbha) Amravati with an impressive 11-2 scoreline. Mohan Krishna (5’, 31’), Ankit Majhi (18’, 50’, 57’), Amit Toppo (22’, 34’), Robin Kispotta (35’), Anuranjan Soreng (42’), and Sushil Kujur (60’, 60’) were the goal scorers for SAIL Hockey Academy. Anil Vilas Rathod (48’, 52’) netted two goals for Berar Hockey Academy (Vidarbha) Amravati in a spirited effort amidst SAIL Hockey Academy’s dominance.
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